The City of Joliet regulates erosion and sediment control through its Consolidated Stormwater Management, Soil Erosion, and Sediment Control regulations within the Building Code (Chapter 8, Article X). Any land-disturbing activity requires an erosion control plan. Velocity dissipation measures must be incorporated into basin designs to minimize erosion at inlets and outlets. The city serves as the permitting authority for all land-disturbing activities.
Joliet's erosion and sediment control requirements are part of the city's Consolidated Stormwater Management, Soil Erosion, Sediment Control, and Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 8, Article X of the Code of Ordinances). An Erosion Control Permit is required for any land-disturbing activity within city limits. Grading plans must clearly distinguish wet and dry portions of detention basin bottoms. Dry basins must be designed so standing water drains within 72 hours for all runoff events less than the 100-year event. Velocity dissipation measures are required at all inlets and outlets to minimize erosion and resuspension of pollutants. Construction sites must implement best management practices (BMPs) including silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances. The landowner is responsible for maintaining all on-site stormwater and erosion control facilities.
Violations of erosion control requirements may result in stop-work orders, fines, and required remediation. The city may perform corrective work at the property owner's expense if violations are not addressed.
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